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Top Mid-Missouri news about COVID-19 As news about the novel coronavirus continues to evolve, the News Tribune wants to ensure the community is up-to-date. Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 5:23am

Local man injured in motorcycle crash A Jefferson City man was injured when he crashed his motorcycle Thursday afternoon in Cole County. by News Tribune Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Cole County spending down remaining COVID-19 relief funds The Cole County Commission is trying to spend the county's remaining federal COVID-19 relief funds by the end of the month. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Heartland Port Authority continues work to get access to proposed port site Leaders of the Heartland Port Authority said Tuesday they continue to work with the Missouri Office of Administration to get permission to access the land for the proposed port site to start the work. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Callaway Energy Center remains out of service The Callaway Energy Center is still not operating after a non-nuclear generator issue occurred sometime during the plant's scheduled refueling shutdown at the turn of the year. by Olivia Garrett Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Missouri unemployment rising but below national average Missouri's unemployment rate rose slightly in December but remains lower than the national average. by News Tribune Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Wildlife dances onto McClung Park mural Jefferson City residents chose Alex Eickhoff's mural design in a Facebook vote in December and he began bringing the McClung Park mural to life. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 11:16pm

Missouri physicians to begin submitting medical marijuana certifications online The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation on Wednesday began notifying physicians about the change to allow them to submit patient certifications electronically. by News Tribune Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 6:54pm

Callaway bicentennial concert set for Aug. 28 The Callaway 200 committee is working to finalize details for Callaway County's long-delayed bicentennial concert. by Helen Wilbers Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 6:51pm

2 vehicles removed from Missouri River, 1 still submerged Authorities continue to investigate how multiple vehicles became submerged in the Missouri River near Jefferson City. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 3:45pm

Cole County health providers begin COVID-19 vaccinations for public Cole County health leaders are advising residents to be patient — those who want it will receive a coronavirus vaccination as soon as possible. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 3:15pm

Coronavirus test clinic planned at Missouri Capitol after outbreak Missouri legislative leaders said Thursday that they are planning to open a rapid COVID-19 testing clinic inside the Capitol building, after the annual session began with an outbreak of the disease. by David A. Lieb, Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 3:00pm

Miller County authorities looking for robbery suspect The Miller County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding a robbery suspect. Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 11:20am

Vehicles recovered at Missouri River access in Jefferson City Authorities continue to investigate why three vehicles were found in the Missouri River near the Noren River Access in Jefferson City. by News Tribune Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 9:35am

COVID-19 supply boxes begin to arrive in Cole County The 35,000 white boxes of COVID-19 supply boxes Cole County purchased for residents with federal CARES Act money have begun to arrive in Jefferson City, and more should come in throughout the week. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Missouri total deer harvest up 4% Missouri's 2020-21 deer-hunting season ended Friday, with the Missouri Department of Conservation reporting a preliminary total deer kill for the season of 296,516. Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Utility assistance available for those facing COVID-19 hardship Energy assistance dollars are still available for families in Central Missouri who get their electric and gas service from Ameren Missouri and are experiencing financial strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Most municipal races in Cole County will be unopposed Many seats on area municipal boards will be up for election April 6, and most candidates will be running for re-election to their current posts unopposed. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City awarded $1.5 million grant for MSP infrastructure Jefferson City has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to assist with the redevelopment of Missouri State Penitentiary. by Emily Cole Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Missouri Highway Patrol Academy graduates 31 recruits The graduation ceremony for the 31 members of the 110th Recruit Class of the Missouri Highway Patrol Academy marked the end of 25 weeks of training. Due to coronavirus guidelines, the ceremony was held by invitation only. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 11:37pm

Filing deadline closes for school board seats The school boards for the Jefferson City, Blair Oaks, Eugene and Russellville school districts each have two three-year seats available on the April 6 ballot, and each have three candidates running. by Layne Stracener Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 11:30pm

Biden, Trump supporters demonstrate at Missouri State Capitol on inauguration day While President Joe Biden was sworn into office Wednesday in the nation's capital, supporters of both Biden and outgoing President Donald Trump demonstrated at the Missouri State Capitol. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 5:50pm

Gov. Parson calls on National Guard to assist in vaccination efforts Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday asked the state's residents to remain patient during the roll-out of vaccines for the coronavirus. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 5:05pm